KindleThat eMusic has found any traction is surprising, as it doesn't have any big hits. No music from major labels means nothing from chart-toppers such as Shakira, Beyoncé or U2 – but plenty from Scott H. Biram, the Pipettes, Dashboard Confessional and Peaches.Link (Thanks, Tim!)They are some of the popular eMusic artists, a roster that also includes household names: Johnny Cash, Ray Charles, Credence Clearwater Revival, Miles Davis, Van Morrison, Moby, the White Stripes and Diana Krall are a few of the independent label notables, in a roster more heavily weighted to jazz, classical and indie rock than pop.
Update: Aaron sez, "Emusic doesn't charge a subscription anymore. It's just a straight $0.25/download now."
Update 2: Max sez, "eMusic is still a subscription service; if you sign up for the basic plan and download 40 songs a month, it works out to 25 cents per song."
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